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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.55, 66,324.42 and 17,944.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.55, 66,324.42 and 17,944.94 is: 26,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.55 : 66,324.42 = 17,944.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.55/66,324.42 = 17,944.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.55x = 66,324.42 × 17,944.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.55x = 1,190,187,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,187,903.25/44,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,894.13

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